After 14 years and wealth of success one could only dream of, Mal Moore officially stepped down today from his job as University of Alabama Athletics Director, citing “factors related to his health” as the main reason for his resignation.

The 73-year-old Moore, who played and coached for Paul ”Bear” Bryant” has been hospitalized at Duke University Medical Center since March 13 with pulmonary problems. This is the second time Moore has been hospitalized with health related problems over the past year.

He will now serve as a special assistant under UA President Judy Bonner.

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. – In a recent op-ed column by Crimson White writer Tray Smith, the journalism and political science major explores an interesting avenue; relating the ever-changing bar scene at the University of Alabama to the metamorphosis the student body has seen over the past few years.